The FARDC, supported by police, conducted a search at the Nyamusasi site, located in the Lake Albert plain.

The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), supported by police, conducted a search on Sunday, June 8th, at the Nyamusasi site, located in the Lake Albert plain, where approximately 8,000 displaced persons are housed. Following this operation, five people were arrested and transferred to Bunia for investigation.

On Saturday evening, about ten vehicles carrying FARDC soldiers and police officers from Bunia moved towards Nyamusasi, 60 kilometers east of Bunia, in the Djugu territory. They were reinforced by troops from Kasenyi and Tchomia, two neighboring towns. From 12:30 a.m., the defense and security forces cordoned off the site and began a thorough search that lasted until 9:00 a.m. The soldiers inspected each shelter, looking for weapons and other military equipment. Arrests but no military evidence found According to concordant sources, no evidence linking the presence of militias was discovered on site. However, five individuals suspected of collusion with armed groups were arrested and transferred to Bunia for further investigation. This operation was carried out at the request of the territorial security committee, which suspected the presence of militias within the displacement site. The site managers welcomed this intervention, believing it dispels the doubts and accusations against the displaced persons. Despite this general satisfaction, some displaced persons expressed concern about the actions of certain soldiers, who, they say, took personal belongings, including phones and money. At this stage, the army has not yet responded to these allegations.